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ConstructionClimate CriticalOne of the 20 occupation classifications Colorado identified as essential to meeting the state's climate goals and needing focused workforce investment.

Superintendent

Plan, direct, or coordinate, usually through subordinate supervisory personnel, activities concerned with the construction and maintenance of structures, facilities, and systems. Participate in the conceptual development of a construction project and oversee its organization, scheduling, budgeting, and implementation. Includes managers in specialized construction fields, such as carpentry or plumbing.

Annual openings

1,583

Median wage

$124,830

Typical education

Education not reported

Growth 2026–2032

+7%

Median wage source: Colorado BLS OEWS (2025).

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Automation exposure

Low exposure

Tasks here lean on judgement and people skills that are hard to automate.

A typical day

  1. Inspect or review projects to monitor compliance with building and safety codes or other regulations.
  2. Develop or implement quality control programs.
  3. Plan, schedule, or coordinate construction project activities to meet deadlines.
  4. Prepare and submit budget estimates, progress reports, or cost tracking reports.
  5. Direct and supervise construction or related workers.
  6. Determine labor requirements for dispatching workers to construction sites.
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